Top Rankings
Perth Amboy Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 10,184 students in Perth Amboy Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Perth Amboy Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
12 Schools
2,557 Schools
# Students
10,184 Students
1,339,860 Students
# Teachers
862 Teachers
115,689 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Perth Amboy Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 646 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has increased from 72% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#593 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
47%
Graduation Rate
82%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.71
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,422 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
36 Students
138,661 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
10%
# Hispanic Students
9,526 Students
423,348 Students
% Hispanic Students
94%
32%
# Black Students
476 Students
196,542 Students
% Black Students
5%
15%
# White Students
99 Students
536,279 Students
% White Students
1%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
2,962 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
41 Students
37,132 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
950
43,886
# Students in K Grade:
657
86,189
# Students in 1st Grade:
736
88,385
# Students in 2nd Grade:
727
90,397
# Students in 3rd Grade:
733
91,186
# Students in 4th Grade:
735
92,179
# Students in 5th Grade:
713
93,667
# Students in 6th Grade:
739
95,200
# Students in 7th Grade:
739
98,764
# Students in 8th Grade:
737
100,169
# Students in 9th Grade:
655
107,364
# Students in 10th Grade:
651
100,102
# Students in 11th Grade:
665
98,448
# Students in 12th Grade:
576
98,516
# Ungraded Students:
171
55,408
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,372 is higher than the state median of $27,348. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,712 is higher than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$299 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$303 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,372
$27,348
Spending / Student
$29,712
$26,228
Best Perth Amboy Public School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dual Language School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
630 Amboy Avenue
Fords, NJ 08863
(732) 376-6200
Fords, NJ 08863
(732) 376-6200
Grades: 4-8
| 407 students
Rank: #22.
Perth Amboy High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 Eagle Ave
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6030
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6030
Grades: 9-12
| 2,593 students
Rank: #33.
Samuel E. Shull Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
380 Hall Avenue
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6060
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6060
Grades: 5-8
| 1,380 students
Rank: #44.
William C. Mcginnis Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
271 State Street
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6040
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6040
Grades: 5-8
| 1,294 students
Rank: #55.
James J. Flynn Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
850 Chamberlain Avenue
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6080
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6080
Grades: K-4
| 493 students
Rank: #66.
Rose M. Lopez Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
435 Seaman Avenue
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6214
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6214
Grades: K-3
| 838 students
Rank: #77.
Robert N. Wilentz Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
51 First Street
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6070
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6070
Grades: K-4
| 580 students
Rank: #88.
Edward J. Patten Elementary School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 Charles Street
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6050
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6050
Grades: K-4
| 657 students
Rank: #99.
Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
318 Stockton Street
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6010
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6010
Grades: K-4
| 491 students
Rank: #1010.
Anthony V. Ceres Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
445 State Street
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6020
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6020
Grades: K-4
| 485 students
Rank: n/an/a
925 Amboy Avenue
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-5460
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-5460
Grades: PK
| 359 students
Rank: n/an/a
601 Cortlandt St
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6250
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6250
Grades: PK
| 607 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Perth Amboy Public School District?
Perth Amboy Public School District manages 12 public schools serving 10,184 students.
What is the rank of Perth Amboy Public School District?
Perth Amboy Public School District is ranked #594 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Perth Amboy Public School District?
94% of Perth Amboy Public School District students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Perth Amboy Public School District?
Perth Amboy Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Perth Amboy Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $29,712 is higher than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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